2003 Leading Sponsors were Citizens Bank; Ernst & Young; Peabody Construction and State Street Corporation.

Live and silent auctions were co-chaired by Rogerson Board member
Mary J. Kakas, Overseer Suzanne LeBlanc and Alix Keating.

Below are some of 2003's live, silent, and centerpiece auction items!

A Vacation Fit for Royalty
Gift of Tom Connor,
Ivory Tower Productions
In a very special place between mountain and sea, the fabulous Villa Alam in the exclusive Port of Cap d'Ail, France awaits you. Overlooking the Mediterranean and the villa Greta Garbo lived in from 1962 to 1968, Villa Alam is just 2 kilometers from Monaco, and less than 30 kilometers from Cannes. This beautiful residence was inhabited by the Grand Duke Andei Romano from 1921 to 1938. You and three guests may schedule your get-a-way week to coincide with either the Grand Prix in Monaco or the Cannes Film Festival. The villa's owner will happily serve as your "Man Friday," showing you the Monte Carlo high life. While resting at home, enjoy the view from the terrace, swim in the 60' oval pool, or relax in the comfort of centralized air with extensive film and music collections on the six-foot home theatre screen and Bang & Olufsen sound system. Travel must take place between mid-May and July 2004. The photo above shows the view from the terrace at Villa Alam. Click on the photo to see interior and exterior photos of this stunning home.

Put This On Your Top Ten List - Gift of The Roosevelt Hotel and CBS
Enjoy a relaxing night and buffet breakfast at the fabulous Roosevelt Hotel in the Big Apple. Watch a live taping of the Late Show with David Letterman and take home an autographed Late Show hat and t-shirt signed by Dave.

The Green Monster Beckons - Gift of Ernst & Young
This Red Sox Skybox package includes 14 tickets and 4 parking passes, as well as food and beverage.

Escape to Wine Country - Gift of Lucinda Seigel and Southwest Airlines
A 4-night stay for 6 adults - including a day of golf - in a private condo at the Silverado Resort located in Napa Valley Wine Country,California. This package includes roundtrip airfare for two.

Silent Auction

Great Getaways, Sports Packages, Home Decor, and more!

• A one-week stay in the Colorado Rockies for two adults and two children at the Lion Square Lodge on Vail Mountain -- skiing, golfing, fishing, horseback riding and more are available. Donated by Lisa Clark

• A behind-the-scenes tour of the WCVB television studios during the Mid-Day News Broadcast, where ten of you will meet anchors Susan Wornick and Jim Boyd; scheduled by appointment. Donated by Susan Wornick and WCVB Channel 5

• A one-of-a-kind black cashmere cape and coordinating hand-dyed silk scarf.
Donated by Paula Jaq'lyn

• A football autographed by 2002 Super Bowl star kicker Adam Vinatieri. Donated by New England Patriots Charitable Foundation

• Retirement declaration for Ray Bourque's Boston Bruins number signed by Ray Bourque and Senator John Kerry. Donated by Senator John Kerry

• 100% wool, hand-knotted, Tibetan weave rug from Nepal 6'1" X 9'5". Donated by Dover Rug Company

• An original framed watercolor painting of the Boston Common by Beacon House resident John Staton. Donated by John Stanton and Corners Picture Framing

• Four tickets to the dress rehearsal of Tosca at the Boston Lyric Opera on March 29th, with Keith Lockhart conducting. Donated by Boston Lyric Opera

Centerpiece Auction

A Treat for Body & Soul
A four-course meal with wine for two at one of Boston’s most highly-rated restaurants. Two performance tickets during the 2003-2004 season. Donated by Radius and The Boston Conservatory

For the Budding Scientist
A basket of challenging games and toys from the Museum of Science: a refracting telescope; Planetarium kit; Robot Kit; books of the constellations, the Solar System; and much more! faceDonated by Brit d’Arbeloff